Cook Supervisor

Summary

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service in a Veteran Affairs Medical Center located in Kerrville, TX. As Production Supervisor, the incumbent is fully responsible to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of both the food production/service areas and the administrative duties within those areas.

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Duties

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Major Duties:

• Plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production.
• Adjust work schedules to meet training needs.
• React to variations in the workplace and maintain a balanced workload between subordinate
  work groups, adjusting workload as necessary.
• Make routine decisions regarding execution of policy.
• Plan cooking processes to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature,
  which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times.
• Provide technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex
  work steps and processes.
• Investigate work related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity, and determine
  causes.
• Implement corrective actions within authority to resolve identified work issues.
• Coordinate/direct the operation of the food service/production areas using standards,
  procedures, diet manual, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work.
• Pan foods for bulk re-thermalization according to recipe guidelines and production
  guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation based on guidelines, procedures, and
  policies to ensure food safety in food preparation and storage in the facility food service
  establishment(s).
• Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
• Ensure the proper usage and care of all production equipment.
• Submit works orders as necessary to maintain equipment in working order.
• Ensure that food service employees are knowledgeable in the usage and care of equipment.
• Recommend replacement of equipment as necessary.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, grills, slicers, mixers, steam
  kettles, blenders, food processors, and scales.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables by hand or machine.
• Utilize a variety of materials and methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including
  broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling.
• Combine ingredients according to recipes to produce quality food items, minimizing
  preparation time and food waste.
• Monitor work to assure that subordinates use all sanitation and safety precautions.
• Enforce safe work practices and compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Oversee safety and sanitation program.
• Follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Position Description Title/PD#: Cook Supervisor/PD99821S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/08/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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